Denise vs Mildred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denise

Girl #1,898 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"devoted to the god of wine and festivity"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

French English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,898
Total SSA Count
105
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Deni, Dee, Nisa

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Denise Rank #1,898
Mildred Rank #2,096

Denise is more popular, ranked #1898 vs #2096 for Mildred.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Denise ___

  • Denise Marie
  • Denise Louise
  • Denise Ann
  • Denise Michelle
  • Denise Renee
  • Denise Claire

Mildred ___

  • Mildred Anne
  • Mildred Jean
  • Mildred Louise
  • Mildred Frances
  • Mildred Ruth
  • Mildred Irene

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Denise

Diane Michelle Renee Patrice Bernard

If you choose Mildred

Ethel Gertrude Dorothy Herbert Clarence

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denise or Mildred more popular?

Denise is more popular, ranked #1898 compared to Mildred at #2096 in the United States.

What do Denise and Mildred mean?

Denise means "devoted to the god of wine and festivity" (Greek origin). Mildred means "gentle strength, mild power" (Old English origin).

Are Denise and Mildred boy or girl names?

Denise is primarily a girl name. Mildred is primarily a girl name.

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